The project is designed to develop an automatic irrigation system that switches a pump motor on/off upon sensing moisture content of the soil. In the field of agriculture, use of proper method of irrigation is important. The advantage of using this method is to reduce human intervention and still ensure proper irrigation.

\The project uses a PIC16F8 series microcontroller which is programmed to receive input signal of varying moisture condition of the soil through a sensing arrangement. This is achieved by using an op-amp as comparator which acts as interface between the sensing arrangement and the microcontroller.

Once the controller receives this signal, it generates an output that drives a relay for operating the water pump. An LCD display is also interfaced to the microcontroller to display the status of the soil and water pump.

The sensing arrangement is made by using two stiff metallic rods or the sensor provided to be inserted into the ground field under control . Connections from the same are interfaced to the control unit.

The concept in future can be enhanced by integrating GSM technology, such that whenever the water pump switches ON/OFF, an SMS is delivered to the concerned person regarding the status of the pump. We can also control the pump through SMS.

Through Internet I come to know about Edgefx.I decided to buy my project from Edgefx because of the DIY concept of providing two kits where I find no risk in case of not getting output after soldering. I liked the Report and Audiovisuals.The kit got delivered to my brother in law address Jalandhar, Punjab in the right time and when I opened the box all the components where existing with no damage.Everything is good.